Broken Pump and replumbing Sump

[phi delt reefer]

i assume the pump is being mounted externally (for a leaky pump wouldnt matter with an internally mounted pump). Did you put teflon tape on any fittings that screw into the pump?

are you correctly using BARB fittings and stainless steel or plastic clamps or zip ties to hold everything tight? Are they the right size? You have have to really put effort into getting the barbed fittings onto the vinyl if you have sized everything right. I didnt even need to clamp my stuff but I did just in case.

i dont know how the vinyl connects to the pump but did the pump come with any special fittings for vinyl tube? My ehiem pump came with a wierd screw to lock fitting that took some figuring out but once i got it tightened up it was leak proof.


pictures would help us troubleshoot as well

[CherylMcKay]

3 rounds of teflon tape around the plate and it seems to be holding. I have to figure out a way to seal the Pond tubing... I am not sure if it is pvc but It is really tight it seems to just seep so I have a little time to figure it out.

I think I need to plan this out a little better (not my strong suit) and then order all the pvc tubing, fittings and returns. This piece meal is not working and Home Hardware doesn't have it all.

Thanks for all the advise.